How To Fix W7040 - No listing procedure found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W7 - Message Class for Value-Only Based Inventory Management

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No listing procedure found

What causes this issue?

You should check whether the material for which you want to maintain
exceptions can be listed at all.

No listing procedure was entered in Customizing for this purpose.

How to fix this error?

If you want to perform listing checks, you should define the
<DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0140.SIMG_OSOR>listing procedure</> for stock
allocation in Customizing.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING


Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W7040 - No listing procedure found ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W7040 - No listing procedure found:
  
  Error Message:
  W7040 - No listing procedure found
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when SAP tries to generate a print output (such as a form or a report) but cannot find a suitable listing procedure assigned or available for the output device or the print program.
  
  Listing procedure in SAP is a set of instructions or a program that controls how the output is formatted and printed.
  The system looks for a listing procedure based on the output device or the print program used.
  If no listing procedure is assigned or the assigned procedure is missing or incorrectly configured, SAP raises this error.
  
  
  Where it typically occurs:
  
  When printing forms, reports, or spool requests.
  During output processing in modules like SD (Sales & Distribution), MM (Materials Management), or FI (Financial Accounting).
  When using custom print programs or custom output devices without proper configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Select the output device you are using.
  Check the Listing Procedure assigned to the device.
  If none is assigned, assign a suitable listing procedure.
  
  
  
  Assign a Listing Procedure:
  
  In SPAD, under the output device settings, assign a valid listing procedure.
  Common listing procedures include:
  
  LP01 (Standard SAP listing procedure)
  Custom procedures if you have custom print layouts.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check the Print Program and Form:
  
  Verify that the print program or form you are using is correctly linked to a listing procedure.
  Sometimes, the print program calls a specific listing procedure explicitly.
  
  
  
  Check Spool Request:
  
  If the error occurs during spool processing, check the spool request and its attributes.
  Ensure the spool request is linked to a valid output device with a listing procedure.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this error appears after a transport or system upgrade, verify that all listing procedures and output devices were transported correctly.
  Missing or inconsistent configuration can cause this error.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to W7040.
  Sometimes, specific patches or corrections are available.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Listing Procedure is a legacy concept in SAP spool system that defines how the output is processed and formatted.
  Modern SAP systems often use Smart Forms or Adobe Forms, but the spool system still relies on listing procedures for certain outputs.
  If you are migrating or upgrading, ensure that all legacy listing procedures are still valid or replaced by new form technologies.
  The error message text in SAP is:
  No listing procedure found
  
  The message class is W7 and message number 040.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No listing procedure assigned or found for the output device or print program.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign a valid listing procedure to the output device in SPAD or correct print program.
  
  
  Transaction
  SPAD (Spool Administration)
  
  
  Related Notes
  Check SAP Notes for W7040 or spool-related issues.
  
  
  Modules
  Can occur in any module using SAP spool printing (SD, MM, FI, etc.)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction, print program), I can help with more specific steps.
  
  References:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Spool Administration (SPAD)
  SAP Notes and KBAs related to spool and printing errors
  SAP Community forums discussing W7040 error
  
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific steps or screenshots!